Industrial Machine Technology, AAS

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Industrial Machine Technology

The Industrial Machine Technology program provides instruction in the theory and operation of mills and lathes, both manual and CNC, other tools related to the machinist trade, and associated programming. Upon completion of this program, students will:

Apply quantitative skills in conjunction with trade handbook information to solve problems;
Effectively communicate during the problem solving process;
Use tools and equipment to form and machine various materials in a manufacturing laboratory environment;
Describe precision measurement and quality control procedures;
Use various precision measuring tools including a coordinate measuring machine;
Demonstrate advanced machining operations that are performed on CNC machines, and also Swiss CNC machines;
Produce advanced programs using G code; and
Demonstrate advanced techniques that are used on manual mills and lathes.

Machinist Technician Tier I, CTS

First Year - Fall Semester

M 114 - Extended Technical Mathematics Credit(s): 3 *
OR
M 152M - Precalculus Algebra Credit(s): 3 *
MCH 101 - Introduction to Manufacturing Processes Credit(s): 1
MCH 120 - Blueprint Reading and Interpretation for Machining Credit(s): 3
MCH 129 - Machine Quality Control and Precision Measurements Credit(s): 3
MCH 132 - Introduction to Engine Lathes Credit(s): 4 *
MCH 134 - Introduction to Mills Credit(s): 4

First Semester Total: 18

*Indicates prerequisite and/or corequisite needed. Check course description.

Machinist Technician Tier II, CTS

Spring Semester

BMGT 205C - Professional Business Communication Credit(s): 3 * ¹
OR
COMX 115C - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3
DDSN 135 - Solidworks Credit(s): 3
MCH 102 - Introduction to Manufacturing Materials Credit(s): 2
MCH 122 - Introduction to CAM Credit(s): 3
MCH 125 - Introduction to CNC Lathe Operations Credit(s): 3 *
MCH 127 - Introduction to CNC Mill Operations Credit(s): 3 *

Second Semester Total: 17

¹ This course may be substituted with WRIT 122, Introduction to Business Writing, which is offered at other colleges in the Montana University System.

*Indicates prerequisite and/or corequisite needed. Check course description.

Industrial Machine Technology CAS Total Credits: 35

Note: Upon completion of Tiers I and II, a student has met the requirements for a CAS, but may not receive both a Tier II Certificate and a CAS.

Machinist Technician Tier III, CTS

Second Year - Fall Semester

COLS 115 - Workforce Preparation for Occupational Trades Credit(s): 1
MCH 199 - Capstone I: Machinist Credit(s): 2 *
MCH 220 - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Credit(s): 3 *
MCH 221 - Advanced Manual Mill Credit(s): 3 *
MCH 222 - Advanced CNC Mill Operations Credit(s): 3 *
MCH 225 - Machinery’s Handbook Credit(s): 3
MCH 226 - Advanced CAD/CAM Credit(s): 3 *

First Semester Total: 18

*Indicates prerequisite and/or corequisite needed. Check course description.

Machinist Technician Tier IV, CTS

Spring Semester

BMGT 205C - Professional Business Communication Credit(s): 3 * ¹
OR
COMX 115C - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3
MCH 223 - Advanced Manual Lathe Credit(s): 3 *
MCH 224 - Advanced CNC Lathe Operations Credit(s): 3 *
MCH 227 - Swiss CNC and Mill-Turn Systems Credit(s): 4 *
MCH 299 - Capstone II: Machinist Credit(s): 3 *

Second Semester Total: 16

¹This course may be substituted with WRIT 122, Introduction to Business Writing, which is offered at other colleges in the Montana University System.
* Indicates prerequisite and/or corequisite needed. Check course description.

Industrial Machine Technology AAS Total Credits: 69

Note: Upon completion of Tiers I, II, III and IV, a student has met the requirements for an AAS, but may not receive both a Tier IV CTS and an AAS.

Optional Course Offering:

MCH 298z - Internship: Advanced Manufacturing Credit(s): 1 *

Admission Guidelines

It is recommended that students complete the Machinist Technician Tier I program before entering the Tier II program.

Program Information

Both BMGT 205 and COMX 115 must be completed by students who want to graduate with an AAS degree.
Each completed Tier’s courses constitute a certificate in that Tier. A student may apply for graduation in Tier I, II, III, or IV. Or, a student may apply for graduation with a Certificate of Applied Science in Industrial Machine Technology upon completion of Tiers I and II. Alternatively, a student may apply for graduation with the AAS degree in Industrial Machine Technology upon completion of all four Tiers.
An internship is optional for this program. Students must apply for internship placements for this program the prior semester. See internships for more information and application deadlines.

Opportunities after Graduation

CNC machinists work in machinery and machine tool manufacturing, small arms manufacturing, and machine shops. Growth in the manufacturing industry and the need to replace an aging workforce is expected to provide opportunities for graduates.
In Montana, employment of CNC machinists is projected to increase by 44% between 2010 and 2020. Both state and national projected employment growth exceeds the rate of overall projected employment growth.

Advising Information:

For more information about this program, contact the FVCC Student Support Center.

Student Support Center Advisor
Will Richards
OT 204
(406) 756-4862
wrichards@fvcc.edu